Max Pacioretty, 36, just completed his one-year contract with the Leafs following the elimination of Toronto in the second round of the playoffs at the hands of the Florida Panthers. Speaking at the team’s end-of-season media availability, Pacioretty admitted the year was difficult for him, largely due to being away from his family.

Max Pacioretty had no answer when asked whether he'd like to play in the NHL for another season.

The Florida Panthers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series.

Florida outscored the Maple Leafs 12-2 over the two games, leaving many Toronto fans stunned at the poor performance.

The Florida Panthers will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference Semifinals, in what is a do-or-die game at Scotiabank Arena.

Carolina enters this series after eliminating the No. 1 seed Washington Capitals in five games, while Florida went up to Toronto and dominated the Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 to win the series 4-3.

Carolina, in fact, entered Tuesday having lost 12 straight games in the conference finals. Make it 13.